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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 311.59 and 63.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 311.59 and 63.46 is: 95.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 311.59 = 63.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/311.59 = 63.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 311.59 × 63.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 19,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773.50/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.17

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